KEN HENSLEY – «My Book of Answers» (2021)
Ken Hensley is one of my biggest musical heroes. My Book of Answers is his final recorded work. He died on 4 November 2020 after […]
Strawbs – «Settlement» (2021)
Strawbs is an English institution. Ever since the band’s humble beginnings as The Strawberry Hill Boys in 1964, David Cousins has been there, guiding the […]
ALICE COOPER – «Detroit Stories» (2021)
Detroit Stories is the 21st solo album by Alice Cooper (28th including releases by the Alice Cooper band). One of the true veterans and trailblazers […]
ACCEPT – «Too Mean To Die» (2021)
Accept are still going strong on their third reunion, which has lasted since 2009 with former T.T. Quick-frontman Mark Tornillo as the lead vocalist. Too […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Times Like These» by Foo Fighters
When Foo Fighters got together to record their fourth album One By One in 2002 they were going through a rocky patch. The album sessions […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «We Shall Wear Midnight» by Steeleye Span
Wintersmith is the title of the third Tiffany Aching novel by Terry Pratchett, published on 21 September 2006. These books are set in the well-known […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Golf Girl» by Caravan
Caravan is an English band from the Canterbury area formed in 1968. They never achieved widespread commercial success, only racking up a total of two […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Burning Love» by Elvis Presley
In 1972, Elvis Presley had some very successful years behind him. His return to full-time music in 1968 had been triumphant, and the years 1969-70 […]
Iggy And The Stooges at the Michigan Palace in Detroit, 9 February 1974
“I’ve been spat on, I’ve been beaten, I’ve had rotten eggs thrown at my face. They have thrown paperclips, money, cameras, braziers, underwear, old rags, […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «The Clansman» by Iron Maiden
When Bruce Dickinson left Iron Maiden in 1993 people wondered what would become of the band. It happened amid several similar cases of lead vocalists […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Heaven And Hell» by Black Sabbath
Heaven And Hell is the title track of Black Sabbath’s ninth studio album, released on 18 April 1980. It was the first album to feature […]
When Big Country played in the Soviet Union (Moscow Palace of Sports, 30 Sep – 4 Oct 1988)
On 9 September 1988, Big Country released their fourth album Peace In Our Time on an unsuspecting world. The album is still debated amongst fans. […]
BIG COUNTRY – «The Crossing» release date
When was Big Country’s debut album The Crossing released? For a long time, most online references (from Wikipedia to more credible and dedicated Big Country […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Won’t Get Fooled Again» by The Who
Won’t Get Fooled Again is one of the biggest classic rock anthems of all time. Written by Pete Townshend and released by The Who as […]
THE STORY BEHND THE SONG: «In My Room» by The Beach Boys
We’ve all been there. Sometimes, the world can be a little too much for anyone. We may need to take a step back, get away […]